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I am one of those people who makes it a habit to “troll” the grocery store looking for ingredients that I have never used before to share with my family. Yesterday I found some dried Peruvian Beans in the Latin section of my favorite store. Peruvian beans are also known as Mayocoba Beans, Peruano Beans or Canary Beans. Peruvian Beans are a yellowish ivory color and are similar in texture to a pinto bean when cooked. Quite frankly, I’m surprised that I have not noticed these wonderful little beans before. Now that I have found and tried them, I am a complete fan. Love them…

Peruvian Beans

Sunday afternoon is the time when I like to prepare lunches to eat during my busy workweek. While at work, I try my best to avoid fast food during my lunch hour. I have found that it is quicker and so much healthier to have home cooked foods prepared in advance that I can bring to work with me that I can simply toss in the microwave and heat. No fuss with take out, tastes great and it’s even easier on my pocketbook.

My Peruvian Bean Soup is hearty, easy to make and good for you. It is similar to a navy bean soup with ham but is a bit different for the soup is golden in color and there’s a smidge of heat from the jalapenos and cayenne pepper. It’s really good! Enjoy! Tessa

Ingredients:

1/2 pound dried Peruvian Beans or 1 1/4 cup (soaked overnight)

1 quart vegetable stock

2 cups water

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped ham

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp minced jalapeno (optional)

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

garnish with cilantro and chopped red pepper

Begin by washing and picking over the Peruvian Beans. Soak in about 4 cups water overnight. Rinse well before adding to the soup. Add all ingredients to a medium sized pot. Cook covered until beans are tender or to your liking. My beans took about 2 1/2 hours on low. Makes about 6 servings.